Festival Fashion to Wear all Spring SXSW Edition!

Saturday ended the first music festival of the season, South by South West, where the  fashion was nothing short of inspiring for the upcoming season!

What to look out for this time of the year:

• Breezy Sundresses-the light and loose fit is perfect for a warm sunny day.
• Bright Sunglasses -working in neon shades, a great way to add color!
• Tie Dye Tanks -a nod to the original music festival Woodstock '69
• Fringed Bags -especially a cross body bag, easy to wear, hands free, light to carry
• Flower Hair Flair-a simple accessory we are going to be seeing a lot of this Spring.
• Ankle Boots-not just for winter, they look adorable with shorts too!
• Straw Hats- not only great for sun protection, but a HUGE trend this season
• Printed Rompers-whether you're attending a festival or flea market, these are casual and can be worn anytime.

I know what you're thinking. Where are on Earth can I find these looks and how can I wear them? Well my little fashionistas, now you can get these looks for less!!

All of the outfits below can be found in our Red Bank location!

Jacket: Albero Makali 

Top & Skirt: Marc Jacobs

Dress: Malo 

Hat: Hat Attack 

Belt: Brighton 

Sweater: Alice and Olivia 

Top: Language 

Skirt: Show me Your Mu Mu 

Bag: Balenciaga 

Blazer: Yoana Baraschi 

Dress: Alberto Makali 

Top: Kyliya  

Under Shirt: Alberto Makali  

Skirt: Loeffler Randall 

Belt: Brighton 

Blazer: Alberto Makali 

Top: Juicy Couture 

Skirt: Agnes B. 

Dress: Alberto Makali

Narrowing in on Spring Trends

When it comes to pulling off a fashion trend, proper execution is key! I see a lot of young girls trying to pull off the looks they see in magazines, television, and online.

 "Before you leave the house, look in the mirror and remove one accessory" 

                                                                                      - Coco Chanel 

Ladies and gentlemen, it is imperative that you follow this one, basic simple rule. It makes all the difference, from looking trendy, to looking like your closet chewed you up and spit you out. Especially now because the retro look is coming back with uniquely shaped sunglasses, colorful and textured headbands, to bulky accessories. The one mistake I see is pairing ALL of these things together to try and mimic a specific look. UNNECESSARY! 

So I am here to help! These are a compiled list of photos showing the proper way to wear the upcoming trends of Spring.

Enjoy!

So ladies, if you are inspired by everyday street style, silver screen starlets, or the most recent fashion weeks in NYC and Paris, you can master these trends!

1960's Style Revival

        During this years Fall 2012 Fashion Week, Betsey Johnson showed unique looks that had strong 1960's undertones to the beat of some of our all time favorite Beatles songs including "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds." Her collection contained colorful and retro inspired looks like these tailored brown tweed pants, flashy wide brimmed hat, and bold patterned pink and orange floral blouse (as seen above right). Betsey's Fall Collection re-vamped the outdated 60's image, combining interesting fabrics and bold colors and patterns to put a fresh spin on the era's most timeless looks.
        This style has been all the rage this winter, and the trend will continue into spring. Check out these adorable peace & love Dior sandals (above left) available at DoubleTake Short Hills! Channel the hippie within you and draw inspiration from these unique designs reminiscent of counter culture revolution of the 1960's. Don't be afraid to mix and match interesting or abstract designs with unique fabrics and colors to make a bold statement. Or, pair one bright color with a more muted palette to create a toned down spin on this look. Just remember, fashion is all about taking risks and freedom of expression, so don't hesitate to get creative and let your inner aesthetic shine through!